The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.


GRAND OPERA AND CRANE.
1t is seldom in these days of acknowledged
dramatic degeneracy that the amusementloving
public is afforded the opportunity to witness le-
gitimate comedy as it was last night presented
at the Grand Opera-house by Robson and Crane.
1t has grown almost to be established custom
where either star manager essays the produc-
ton of the legitimate. to surround the central
figure with supporting company of even less
than mediocre Abilities and, forgetful OF details
essential to the adequate rendition of the
play, make everything entirely dependent
on the individual success of the
person whose name appears in largest letters on
the bill That this is true even with several of
the more prominent-shall it be said all9-Amer
lean stars admits of little argument, and in near
ly every case it is said with truth if not with
credit, that the necessary accessories entire
ly neglected, while the audience is RECALLED with
q one part piece of acting 1t is enough that
they see "the eminent exponent of the legiti-
mate who has been pronounced by press and
public" etc. and the cost of the star to the man
ager Is more than compensated for to him by
general shaving in nearly every other quarter
There could be nothing more dismally dreary
than Shaksperean comedy given by company
of incapable actors deficient in training and
evenly balanced. Therefore. when it is
said Of Robson and Cranes presenta.
is correctly given. excelently acted by superb
or company Of we'll selected actors, and with
| scenic accessories that are all that
q she artists by whom they we're
executed could provide, an idea of the merits
of the tout ensemble is conveyed 20 the public
| mind, which, though pronounced, is no more so
| than justice makes necessary. In every par
ticular pains have been taken to make the per-
Torrance generally excellent, nor has the effort
been in vain. The company In support is good,
without notable exception, and =, not only
certainly never appeared to better advantage
than as Sir John Falstaff, evincng under
standing of the possibilities afforded by one of
the greatest characters in comedy, fully equaled
| by the perfect manner in which the conception
is interpreted to the audience. In word gest
ure. facial expression. and every feature of the
| actors art, Mr.. Cranes Falstaff is piece of
| comedy that has been seldom equaled. In it he
does the best work he has ever attempted, aud
rises above himself as he has been seen in other
| parts. If Mr.. Robson is overshadowed by Mr..
Crane in the Merry Wives it is not to his dis
| paragement to say So for DR.. Caius has not the
as the ponderous Sir John. He is comedian
| of scarce less excellence than Mr.. Crane
| and portrays to perfection the charac-
ter Of the love-sick Esculap1an
Mistress 70 Il. and Misses Waldron and Brown
| did equally we'll by Mistress Page and Mistress
| Ann. Mr.. Louis Carpenter as Master Slender.
| and Mr.. Clare as Simple are deserving OF COM
| mendation The excellent work of Miss George
Dickson, clever actress in any part, must not
| be overlooked. The audience was large, culti-
| waited and highly pleased. Tonight Goldsmth's
| sterling comedy, "She Stops to Conquer will
| be given by the same company and tomorrow
evening Robson Cranes first success Shak'
speare's Comedy of Errors" will be the bill.
DIME MUsEUM-EDwIN ARDEN
| Mr.. Edwin Arden, young romantic actor OF
ability, began a weeks engagement at the
| Museum yesterday. presenting Eagles Nest" q
picturesque drama, with enough sensation in ii
to arouse much enthusiasm. The situations are
dramatic and the story is told in such a lranns.
as to arouse continued interest Mr. Arden
plays the part of Jack Trail with a manly force
and dramatic effectiveness that makes it a cap
ital representation He has the support of Miss
Evelyn Campbell, a clever and graceful actress
and capable company, while the play is giver
fine scenic mounting It will run a.. rne Week
AFTERNOON and evening
THE DAIRY-MAID ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Dairy maids Of Roberts Park it is said
will present a much finer entertainment mex
Thursday evening than they did at the carniva
last month. At the meeting, yesterday, there
were present about three hundred workers. re
accommodate the members of the various
meetings the exercises will begin later. The
prayer meeting of Roberts Park will be held or
Wednesday instead of Thursday. Business
peoples dinner will be served each day.
NOTES.
Miss Louise Rial, who appears at Englishi
the latter part of this week. has the reputation
of being very accomplished actress, and hel
new play, Fortunes Fool" is highly spoken OF
The advance sale of seats will begin at the box
Office this morning, and there will be no advanc,
in prices.
The current item afloat that Robson and
Crane will be under the management of j. M
Hill next season is denied bv those gentlemen
They will remain under the management of MIR
Joseph Brooks, and will open their season a
the Union square Theater in September, with
new play, for of four weeks.
Mr.. Charles E. Power is in the city, arranging
for the appearance Of the distinguished actress
Nine. Modjeska. at the Grand the first thre.
nights of next week. The repertoire will Include
her new play. THE Chouans," LAS You Like It.
Twelfth Night" and ''Adrienne Lecouvreur.
The sale of seats will begin on Monday morning
next.
J Mr.. George Grffths, who was seen last nigh
with Robson and Crane as Justice Shallow, il
quite lndisposed, and will remain in Iudianapo
lis for several days to recuperate Mr. Griffith
lis an excellent actor and will be remem bered by
many of this citys amusement patrons VIII
have seen him with Lawrence Barrett Robson
and Crane and others.
That Obiter Dictum Business.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal.
As rule, an obiter dctum is a fraud, bet i
, | OCCASIONAL affords an orportuuity for Undo